The Poole Quay Thread 2006 - Tuesday Nights

[mattSV]

http://www.pooletourism.com/services.asp?id=26C35B30E2A948

It is back - from the 4th April until September.

A good evening out - lots to see and some good eating/drinking establishments

Some of the high/lowlights of last year:-

Scoobs trying (and failing) to look hard
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It gets a bit busy
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See you down there!

[Scoobs]

Scoobs trying (and failing) to look hard

It was a bad curry!

[cuffy]

With it being my first year back on 2 wheels for a long time i shall be venturing down for a portion of fish n chips on the sea front :D Probably get mrs cuffy to come along too, if any peeps from swindon plan on going down drop us a PM.
Roll on the sunny times 8)
Cuffy

[fizzwheel]

*does an excited dance*

Oi Scoobs no pinching my butt in the pub this year OK

:lol:

[Carsick]

It looks like I'm going to be living in Swindon come this June.
It'll be a bit more of a trek than usual, but I'll be working near Devizes, so will be able to leave straight from there.

[valleyboy]

And I was thinking of doing some long distance riding until the bum pinching was mentioned :shock: :lol:

[Scoobs]

And I was thinking of doing some long distance riding until the bum pinching was mentioned :shock: :lol:

I gave it back!

[Jelster]

The "Blade Brothers" will be in attendence a lot more than last year.....

Rich and I have decided to make it at least once a month, if not more, so Scoobs, you'll be responsible for organising the Honda parking... :lol:

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[Scoobs]

Scoobs, you'll be responsible for organising the Honda parking... :lol:

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I'm preparing the "reserved parking" signs as we speak.

[Jelster]

Something like:

Reserved for Hondas only

We may be plain and boring but we do arrive consistently - on or before time....

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[Banjo]

HOORAY - IT'S BACK \:D/

Once the bike is fixed I will be attending on a regualr basis, probaly at least once a month.

There is also Poole Speedway on Wednesday nights if anyone is interested.

I will be organising some of the SOC crowd into attending as well, listen out for me :twisted:

Matt, Scoobs, Carsick, TeeJay - usual places - usual times??

[Scoobs]

There is also Poole Speedway on Wednesday nights if anyone is interested.

Yes!

Matt, Scoobs, Carsick, TeeJay - usual places - usual times??

Yes!

[_Stretchie_]

Oooh baby...

I'll be coming down from Bristol, so give us a bell anyone who is coming from around or past there

Stretchie

[NigelK2B12]

Always make a load of trips down from Gosport area...only 2 months away, not long to wait

[Carsick]

Matt, Scoobs, Carsick, TeeJay - usual places - usual times??
Probably, though I'll be joining the A31 further west but might as well go back to Picket Post rather than make everybody stop again further along.

[Carsick]

Matt, Scoobs, Carsick, TeeJay - usual places - usual times??
Probably, though I'll be joining the A31 further west but might as well go back to Picket Post rather than make everybody stop again further along.

[tee jey]

Summer comming... Horray



...........so Scoobs, you'll be responsible for organising the Honda parking... :lol:

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I wouldn't trust Scoobs to organise this, not after the way he 'parked' his bike at Box Hill :oops:



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[Scoobs]

I wouldn't trust Scoobs to organise this, not after the way he 'parked' his bike at Box Hill :oops:

Just found a comfy and picturesque spot to lay down with the bike. :oops:

[falc]

Poole quays! excellent fun that. lots of stories to tell eh Scoobs ;)

How much is it again and how much those armband thingies?

[mattSV]

£1 on the night or £5 for a 'season ticket' - click on the link on my original post for more info

[Grinch]

Don't forget the 'Tracker Cam' of Poole Quay if you can't make it, from this website:
Smilecam Demos (http://www.smilecam.co.uk/demo.htm) IE only.

[keithd]

i might turn up this year...... 8)

[DeanoN]

And I was thinking of doing some long distance riding until the bum pinching was mentioned :shock: :lol:

VB if you fancy it I'll probably be able to do the odd one, might have to get a sheep to ride pillion to deter any bum pinching :shock:

[valleyboy]

Aye.. will be a long treck... but its better than staying at home!

[Jelster]

We often try and make it from South London.

Might be an idea if we had 1 Tuesday in the month for a big one, how's that sound...

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[Topcat]

Scoobs, you'll be responsible for organising the Honda parking... :lol:

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I'm preparing the "reserved parking" signs as we speak.

Well played that man :thumbsup:
Looking foward to regular jaunts down to Poole , for me i think it is the best meet going . Already got me season ticket . :D

[mattSV]

Jelster wrote:-

Might be an idea if we had 1 Tuesday in the month for a big one, how's that sound...

Sounds like a good idea.

Can't be arsed with a poll so how about the last Tuesday of each month - that will cover the May/August Bank Holiday weeks

[Banjo]

Can't be arsed with a poll so how about the last Tuesday of each month - that will cover the May/August Bank Holiday weeks

Sounds like a plan there Matt, I will have words with the SOC guys to see how large we can get
:thumbsup:

[Lou M]

I should be able to join you sometime this year...but...

I'll be arriving by boat - is that allowed? :lol:
We have sailed from the Hamble to Poole, so I'll see if we can plan Poole for a Tuesday!

Lou

[mattSV]

NuttyT@rt wrote:-

I'll be arriving by boat - is that allowed?


It is, however the penalty is that you have to buy the cheesy chips for everyone :wink:

Whereabouts on the Hamble is your boat? - I was bought up in Hamble, and had a dinghy before I had a pushbike! If you need a cheap mooring on the Hamble PM me - I have some very useful contacts!

[Lou M]

I'm part of a club, we've got two boats at the Elephant Boatyard - where Howards Way was filmed - gosh, showing my age!
I can't get there as often as I like, due to being in the Midlands, but I'm making the effort this year whilst I've got a job :wink:

Chips on me then!

[Scoobs]

Chips on me then!

I'm there! :lol:

I'm easy to recognise. I'll be the one on the motorbike.

[fizzwheel]

Chips on me then!

I'm there! :lol:

I'm easy to recognise. I'll be the one at the front of the queue for chips.

He's right you know

[Scoobs]

Chips on me then!

I'm there! :lol:

I'm easy to recognise. I'll be the one at the front of the queue for chips.

He's right you know

HE'S right you know.

[keithd]

Chips on me then!

I'm there! :lol:

I'm easy to recognise. I'll be the one at the front of the queue for chips.

He's right you know

HE'S right you know.

they're right you know

[Jelster]

Chips on me then!

I'm there! :lol:

I'm easy to recognise. I'll be the one on the motorbike.

On, or laying next to ? Ah, we're not still talking about Boxhill are we... :lol:

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[mattSV]

Howards Way - blast from the past.

One of my dad's boats was used in the series, and I used to hang around the locations hoping for a grope/chat with Tracy Childs:-

http://www.zetaminor.com/images/cult_tv/howards_way/howards_intro/tracey_childs.jpg

Never did get either - bitch :lol:

[Banjo]

I have an old mate who has been intimate with Bonny Langford :wink:

She Scweemed and Scweemed apparently :makelurve: :takeabow:

[Scoobs]

On, or laying next to ? Ah, we're not still talking about Boxhill are we... :lol:

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Steven! You're a bitch!

[iffy]

I'm up for meeting up one Tuesday, just let me know which one.

Ian

[DanDare]

I'm up for meeting up one Tuesday, just let me know which one.

Ian

The one just after Monday and before Wednesday.................


............( 'walks off to find his coat' )

[tee jey]

So who's planning on going to Poole next Tuesday (4th)? :lol:


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[fizzwheel]

I would think Liz and I will be there unless its p*ssing with rain.

[mattSV]

Pertenshully..........

[NigelK2B12]

Possibly,probably,hope to. if I can get a day pass organised!

[Scoobs]

No can do.

Going to Egypt the next day so I have too much to get sorted.

[Jelster]

I'll try and make it down, seeing as I have a bit of time right now...

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[Carsick]

I won't be able to make it.
Bad timing, as well. I have a job interview in Wilts tomorrow but I'll be back in Aber by Saturday night.

[cuffy]

Hopefully...weather pending :) Is there a specific place eveyone from here meets?

[fizzwheel]

Hopefully...weather pending :) Is there a specific place eveyone from here meets?

Theres a roundabout with some metal railings around and a low wall round it by one of the pubs, normally we all wait there till everybody has arrived and then we go and have a wander round and then get something to eat.

[Banjo]

Can't make it this time, still not got me bike back ](*,)

Hopefully soon thought :thumbsup:

[diamond]

Went to Poole this morning and bought my arm band so i'm good to go. :thumbsup:

[DanDare]

Went to Poole this morning and bought my arm band so i'm good to go. :thumbsup:


Arm band??? Is this where you pay up front? Where do you go to get that and how much?

[fizzwheel]

Went to Poole this morning and bought my arm band so i'm good to go. :thumbsup:


Arm band??? Is this where you pay up front? Where do you go to get that and how much?

Yep you pay £5 and get an arm band then you can go as many times as you like all through the season. Liz said you collect them from the tourist office between two of the pubs on the quay.

If you dont get an armband is a £1 each time you go. Also you get through the queue quicker with an armband as you dont have to faff about trying to find a £1 to give to the marshall so you can park up.

[mattSV]

DanDare - you can pay £1 on the gate every week, or you can buy an armband for £5 which gives you access every week - it also means that you get 'fast tracked' through the queue every time you wear it :wink:

Aim to get there around 6:30 - our meet up plan if you want to come down with us is normally as follows:-

6:00 Meet at Rownhams (usually me & Scoobs, occasionally Banjo)
6:10 Meet at Burley services (just before Poulner Hill - usually TeeJay, Carsick, occasionally Airbox)

We then blat down to Poole, usually get there 6:30 - 6:40ish

[tee jey]

Went to Poole this morning and bought my arm band so i'm good to go. :thumbsup:


Arm band??? Is this where you pay up front? Where do you go to get that and how much?

Yep you pay £5 and get an arm band then you can go as many times as you like all through the season. Liz said you collect them from the tourist office between two of the pubs on the quay.

If you dont get an armband is a £1 each time you go. Also you get through the queue quicker with an armband as you dont have to faff about trying to find a £1 to give to the marshall so you can park up.

If you pay your £1 on your first visit and keep hold of the ticket the marshall issues you, you can then use it together with a further £4 to by the arm band from Tourist Infromation.

I'll see you at Poulner Hill services. Looks like KT's driving down in her box but I'm taking KT's mate, may have to go a bit easy through the traffic :?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=3471.................Fingers crossed they've got it right. :lol:


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[Banjo]

Aim to get there around 6:30 - our meet up plan if you want to come down with us is normally as follows:-

6:00 Meet at Rownhams (usually me & Scoobs, occasionally Banjo)
6:10 Meet at Burley services (just before Poulner Hill - usually TeeJay, Carsick, occasionally Airbox)

We then blat down to Poole, usually get there 6:30 - 6:40ish

As soon as the bike is back I will be joining in again.

[DanDare]

DanDare - you can pay £1 on the gate every week, or you can buy an armband for £5 which gives you access every week - it also means that you get 'fast tracked' through the queue every time you wear it :wink:

Aim to get there around 6:30 - our meet up plan if you want to come down with us is normally as follows:-

6:00 Meet at Rownhams (usually me & Scoobs, occasionally Banjo)
6:10 Meet at Burley services (just before Poulner Hill - usually TeeJay, Carsick, occasionally Airbox)

We then blat down to Poole, usually get there 6:30 - 6:40ish

I'm coming from Salisbury so I pass through Ringwood.
I leave at 5 so should get there with plenty of time to spare.

Mines the blue pointy with fully clothed with standard can.

See you there.

[tee jey]

DanDare - you can pay £1 on the gate every week, or you can buy an armband for £5 which gives you access every week - it also means that you get 'fast tracked' through the queue every time you wear it :wink:

Aim to get there around 6:30 - our meet up plan if you want to come down with us is normally as follows:-

6:00 Meet at Rownhams (usually me & Scoobs, occasionally Banjo)
6:10 Meet at Burley services (just before Poulner Hill - usually TeeJay, Carsick, occasionally Airbox)

We then blat down to Poole, usually get there 6:30 - 6:40ish

I'm coming from Salisbury so I pass through Ringwood.
I leave at 5 so should get there with plenty of time to spare.

Mines the blue pointy with fully clothed with standard can.

See you there.

DanDare. If when you get to Ringwood you turn left onto the A31 (east bound) and head back towards Southampton, - at the top of the hill (Poulner Hill) take the slip road to Burley - go under the dual carriage way and then turn right as if you are going to rejoin the A31 (west bound) - we meet in the filling station at 18.00 to 18.10. Its only about a 4 mile detour but we can all ride in and park up together.

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[NigelK2B12]

I've looked at the forecast, looks realy good so I am on track to be there as well, may join at Rownhams at 6 or be with TeeJey at Poulner...See you there

[DanDare]

DanDare - you can pay £1 on the gate every week, or you can buy an armband for £5 which gives you access every week - it also means that you get 'fast tracked' through the queue every time you wear it :wink:

Aim to get there around 6:30 - our meet up plan if you want to come down with us is normally as follows:-

6:00 Meet at Rownhams (usually me & Scoobs, occasionally Banjo)
6:10 Meet at Burley services (just before Poulner Hill - usually TeeJay, Carsick, occasionally Airbox)

We then blat down to Poole, usually get there 6:30 - 6:40ish

I'm coming from Salisbury so I pass through Ringwood.
I leave at 5 so should get there with plenty of time to spare.

Mines the blue pointy with fully clothed with standard can.

See you there.

DanDare. If when you get to Ringwood you turn left onto the A31 (east bound) and head back towards Southampton, - at the top of the hill (Poulner Hill) take the slip road to Burley - go under the dual carriage way and then turn right as if you are going to rejoin the A31 (west bound) - we meet in the filling station at 18.00 to 18.10. Its only about a 4 mile detour but we can all ride in and park up together.

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Sounds like a plan to me. :D

[fraser01]

Didnt realise Poole meets had started up again, weather is still pants....

Once the bike is back on the road, i shall be joining you!

Regards

Rich

[mattSV]

Didnt realise Poole meets had started up again, weather is still pants....

Once the bike is back on the road, i shall be joining you!

Regards

Rich

Bloody hell Rich - where have you been!!!

If you get really desperate, you could see if Scoobs fancies a pillion on the back of his cbraaaarrrggg.

[fraser01]

Didnt realise Poole meets had started up again, weather is still pants....

Once the bike is back on the road, i shall be joining you!

Regards

Rich

Bloody hell Rich - where have you been!!!

If you get really desperate, you could see if Scoobs fancies a pillion on the back of his cbraaaarrrggg.

Lol, needed some time out, now i am just waiting to get the bike roadworthy. I am sure Scoobs would offer, although i am not sure that scoobs back seat would be big enough for my backside...anyhow i am not sure i would be a good pillion lol.

good to be back.

Rich

[Grinch]

have a nice holiday Rich?

[Scoobs]

I am sure Scoobs would offer

No back seat or pillion pegs. Wouldn't offer anyway. :wink: :lol:

although i am not sure that scoobs back seat would be big enough for my backside...

A Goldwing seat isn't big enough for your backside! :wink: :lol:

[Grinch]

I think it would look funny too, as Rich is a bit taller then you...

[fraser01]

I think it would look funny too, as Rich is a bit taller then you...

:lol:

Shhhh, Scoobs is a bit sensitive about his height :wink:

[fraser01]

have a nice holiday Rich?

Holiday was fab, it was good to get away...just a shame i had to come back!

You got your passports sorted i hope?


Rich

[Grinch]

I think it would look funny too, as Rich is a bit taller then you...

:lol:

Shhhh, Scoobs is a bit sensitive about his height :wink:


Really? I thought it was just his hair.

have a nice holiday Rich?

Holiday was fab, it was good to get away...just a shame i had to come back!

You got your passports sorted i hope?


Rich

Yep... after a bit of fuss at the postoffice.

[Scoobs]

I think it would look funny too, as Rich is a bit taller then you...

:lol:

Shhhh, Scoobs is a bit sensitive about his height :wink:


Really? I thought it was just his hair.

Short AND bald!

Not a lot going for me really. :roll:

[fraser01]

I think it would look funny too, as Rich is a bit taller then you...

:lol:

Shhhh, Scoobs is a bit sensitive about his height :wink:


Really? I thought it was just his hair.

Short AND bald!

Not a lot going for me really. :roll:

You just make up for it with that fantastic bike of yours... :wink:

[tee jey]

I thought I'd mention that there's a new speed limit of 50mph :twisted: on the A31 between the Ashley Heath flyover and the Ferndown roundabout. Not sure how much enforcement the feds are applying to it but as its the first Poole of the year they may be a bit hot.

See you at Poulner :lol:

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[Jelster]

Who's going to be at Rownhams then ?? I "may" try and make it there for 6 (this is the services on the M27, right ?)

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[diamond]

I'll see you guys down there, i like to be early and get a parking place that doesn't involve a 6 mile hike. Are we going for the all you can eat buffet?

[fizzwheel]

I like to be early and stop at Asda so I can eat sweets

:wink:

All you an eat buffet sounds good to me are you sure you'll have room after all those sweets.

I'm leaving work at 5pm I need to get fuel though so I should be there 6:15ish...

[mattSV]

Jelster wrote

Who's going to be at Rownhams then ?? I "may" try and make it there for 6 (this is the services on the M27, right ?)

I am coming straight from work this week so I will be joining the M27 after Rownhams.

I will be meeting with Teejey and DanDare (?) at the Picket Post Services (also known as 'Burley' services).

These are about 10/12 miles after Rownhams, on the A31, and are the SECOND set of services after Rownhams (the first services are at Stoney Cross). Follow the exit off the A31 signposted Burley/Services, turn right at the roundabout (as if rejoining the A31) and the Shell Services are on the left.

If you enter 'Picket Post' onto Google Maps that will show where the services are (also works for 'Stoney Cross :wink: )

I'll PM you my mobile number - let me know if you are planning on meeting us at Picket Post and we'll wait for you there.


Teejey wrote:

"blah blah 50 mph limit blah blah"

@rse - I used to love all those blats between the roundabouts

All you can eat buffet sounds promising - see here:-

http://www.oysterquay-bar.co.uk/oyster-quay-bikers-night.php

Looks like you get free soft drinks included this year.

[Jelster]

I'll see you guys down there, i like to be early and get a parking place that doesn't involve a 6 mile hike. Are we going for the all you can eat buffet?

Now that sounds like a plan.... I'll leave now shall I ??? :lol:

I'll leave my place at 3:30, weather looks good so I'll take a scenic route down (A33, A3400, A34, A303, A338, A31, A349 into Poole). Fizz I have your number, will call when I get there.

.........

[Jelster]

I'll PM you my mobile number - let me know if you are planning on meeting us at Picket Post and we'll wait for you there.

Matt I'm doing the "scenic" route from my place, so I'll see you there. Will PM you my mobile number anyway, I may lose myself on the way down :lol:

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[tee jey]

Are we going for the all you can eat buffet?

Ohhhhh yeSSSSSSSSSSS :lol:

[fizzwheel]

Liz and I are back safe

Thanks for a great evening, see you next week 8)

[mattSV]

Yep - twas a good evening - a bit fresh across the forest on the way back though.

I think Teejey must have been on a promise - he wasn't hanging around on the way home :wink:

[fizzwheel]

I think Teejey must have been on a promise - he wasn't hanging around on the way home :wink:

:lol:

[Jelster]

Sorry I didn't make it guys, had the oil light come on just before Basingstoke, so decided to come home. Seems to have cured itself now though.... :roll:

If I can, I'll try next week...

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[mattSV]

Steve - good to hear you made it home safely - sod's law tht it seems to have cured itself :roll:

You missed some good food tonight at the all you can eat buffet - we have put in a request for steak pie next week :wink:

[Jelster]

we have put in a request for steak pie next week :wink:

In which case, even if I have to walk I'll be there :lol:

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[tee jey]

Yep - twas a good evening - a bit fresh across the forest on the way back though.

I think Teejey must have been on a promise - he wasn't hanging around on the way home :wink:

Err.............. no, too much coke and coffee. :oops:

[Scoobs]

Yep - twas a good evening - a bit fresh across the forest on the way back though.

You big poof!

[mattSV]

Scoobs wrote

mattSV wrote:
Yep - twas a good evening - a bit fresh across the forest on the way back though.


You big poof!

You are only jealous.

I thought you were off to buy some camels today?

[Scoobs]

I thought you were off to buy some camels today?

Leaving at 1:30 today.

[speedygirl]

i was at poole quay last night - were you all parked together? I was on the street where you turn left at the end of the main harbourfront street. saw a few SVs but of course didn't know who anyone was!! Bike has returned from its winter resting place in weymouth to southampton, and now its bloody frosty again!! typical...

[tee jey]

speedygirl wrote
i was at poole quay last night - were you all parked together? I was on the street where you turn left at the end of the main harbourfront street. saw a few SVs but of course didn't know who anyone was!! Bike has returned from its winter resting place in weymouth to southampton, and now its bloody frosty again!! typical

3 of us were in the same street as you, blue SVS1000 with suit case on tank, silver 650S and silver Bandit1200. Fizz (Chav) wheels' GSX750R was up the road beside the prom, not sure where ED came to rest. Catch up with you next time?? :D


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[mattSV]

Speedygirl - we arrived at about 6:35 and were parked halfway up that street to the left of the roundabout - I was on a blue SV1000S, Teejey was on his black 650 and NigelBK12 was on his Bandit 1200. E.D. & Fizzwheel arrived earlier and were parked elsewhere.

Just after we arrived a pink/purple pointy 650s turned up - had a quick chat withthe rider however sho does not use the site (yet :wink: )

[tee jey]

Teejey was on his black 650


:shock: it was silver when I left home, Were the roads that dirty??

[diamond]

I was parked up by where the bike of the week was.

[speedygirl]

ahh - well prob saw all your bikes then!! I saw that pink/purple SV arrive (pink jacket) shortly after I did - I was by all the cafes warming my hands on a hot chocolate!! I was parked up against the kerb halfway up that street - red K5 with belly pan, parked next to a friends daytona 955 if anyone wandered that way...

yeah, catch up next time - may go next week but not if the rain forecast for the weekend carries on!! :shock:

[mattSV]

Tee jey wrote:-

mattSV wrote:
Teejey was on his black 650



it was silver when I left home, Were the roads that dirty??

It looked black on the way home :wink:

[fizzwheel]

i was at poole quay last night - were you all parked together? I was on the street where you turn left at the end of the main harbourfront street. saw a few SVs but of course didn't know who anyone was!! Bike has returned from its winter resting place in weymouth to southampton, and now its bloody frosty again!! typical...

You have a red SVS dont you ? I saw you arrive and said to Liz I wandered if that was you.

Everybody else was parked very near to you. If you're coming next week let us know and we'll arrange a place to meet you if you want. Normally we lurk around on the wall with the railing on it by the roundabout where the trikes park up till everybody has arrived.

[Viney]

When it gets warmer, i shall be attendance :D

[diamond]

When it gets warmer, i shall be attendance :D


Cool, i'll look forward to it. :thumbsup: